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*Reason # 999 to Move To San Francisco*

Posted over 2 years ago
Right... here's the thing... this guy's artwork is, in a word, *brilliant*. *John Mavroudis* finds ways to tug at me in countless directions with each of his pieces. The bitter with the sweet, ancient with future. *BONUS - HE'S A REALLY COOL GUY !!!!*& for me, there is nothing better than an artist with a skewed view of life - one that many will appreciate... & that's where you come in, kiddies.h1. Check out his website: "*+zenpop+*":http://www.zenpop.com/I have so many favorites right now...it's hard to select one I want you to check out, this wasn't the first that I saw, the one I am buying isn't up on the site yet - you can find that one "*+HERE+*":http://www.myspace.com/mattpondpa _just head down through the comments to see the Matt Pond PA poster he created_ if this doesn't wet your appetite enough, you can always hit up "*+THIS SITE AS WELL+*":http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=7279190You'll love his selected tuneage... made my afternoon !!!*So, John*, I hope you don't mind that I am putting up one of your pieces - I just know if the MOGGERS at large see your work - they will have the same reaction I did & want to see more !!! *Just say the word & I'll take it down !*Go... get thee to his site !!!!

Comments (20)

  1. Lyrikhan says very cool stuff....like the bar scene and the goodnight moon one :)
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  2. walkingthecow says i JUST found this guy on myspace! what are the odds of that and your post??? wish i knew ahead of time because i would have looked for those posters yesterday! CRAP.
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  3. Anna says I like what I'm seeing. Thanks for the introduction! His last name is SO Greek. Is he?
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  4. iwanttofillyourmouthwithspiders says awesome stuff i too love the goodnight moon, but i think i like the one that you posted the best, the girl and her bear in the masks. love it!
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  5. Dale says Well, of course he's Greek, he's got that _spark_ about him, right sis? He's fantastic; this is part of what keeps me MOGging!
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  6. Sam The Artist says that reminds me of this sigur ros video
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  7. summer eyes says ahhhhh san fran is my favorite city in the world. my best friends uncle lives there, and i went and stayed with her last summer while she was at opera camp. i fell in love with that place. and his artwork is fab! i will check have to check into getting some of his prints, seeing as how im redecorationg my room...
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  8. Lizziegreeneyes says *Principal Manalow:* check with him - John said he had some left over from the show... he could probably hook you up !!! His email address is on his zenpop site !!! *Anna:* likely it is, all I know is he's a really cool guy, down to earth, funny & way wicked talented :) Thought you would dig - that edge suits you, brotha Dale, sista Erin & me so well ;) *Drew:* twisted - how could we not dig it ???? I am diggin on the M Ward puzzle poster as well - that one is sweeeeet. *Dale:* I am again in total agreement with you - he's fantastically _sparky_, & this kismet of me finding him on a whim... I go to myspace (blech) to check out Matt Pond PAs site & the poster for the show at the Filmore - struck me hard... Can't wait to get it framed & up on my wall !!! *Sam:* Love that video - THANKS !!! It also reminds me of a video Rawkkiddo posted a few months back of Against Me!'s _White People for Peace_... *summer eyes:* cool - his work lends itself well to redecoration :)
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  9. FastRMacR says Great style - absolutely loved the work on the New Yorker and every idea expressed for the 9/11 issue. (Nice photographer too)! Thanks much for these links and the info.
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  10. Augusts1 says Dachmo did several posts about that song/vid "Jet Boy, Jet Girl"(the french & english versions) you posted Liz a couple of months ago, you can check em out "*here*":http://mog.com/dachmo/blog_post/107199#write-comment. Liking the artwork & this guy is in my neck of the woods, so thanks for the headsup, I'll check out his site further.
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  11. Lizziegreeneyes says *FastRMacR:* I love all aspects of his work, but I would agree with you that the most poignant & truly impressive - all the work & ideas for the 9/11 issue. I also think it's fantastic that he takes us along his creative journey. The song was in homage to John's Myspace page... just love that song... will check out the dachmo post no doubt !!! As always, thanks *August*
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  12. Augusts1 says Yvw, it is a cool song & has quite a fascinating/controversial history that D details in the posts. Worth checking out for sure.
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  13. Mike the Knife says I'm bursting with the arty underground equivalent of civic pride. He's a wonder, f'sure...
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  14. Lizziegreeneyes says s'well you should, Michael - as well you should !!! Really nice guy - reminds me of another San Franciscan I know ;P
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  15. ZenPop says um... wow... I'm practically speechless (I can hear all my friends laughing now...). don't worry... I'll get over the laryngitis quick... Thanks so much for all the kind words... to answer a few questions... 1. My dad's Greek... Mom's Irish... (I'm even looking into getting dual citizenship... so I might be walking around with a Greek passport soon...) 2. If you missed out on posters for any of the shows Ive done (including last night's Matt Pond PA show), I do have some remaining... Just e-mail me... john@zenpop.com 3. MOG is fantastic! (no. that's not the answer to a question... but sometimes I just blurt stuff out... 4. Thanks so much, Lizzie! Cheers! -John P.S. Efharisto!
    Permalink posted 10/17/2007
  16. Anna says Awww you have half my Greek blood and half Lizzie's Irish blood! Talk about a dynamic blend! Welcome to MOG and parakalw :)
    Permalink posted 10/18/2007
  17. Lizziegreeneyes says Dang sis, thought the same thing ;) What a *Talentedly Divine* combo we make huh ????
    Permalink posted 10/18/2007
  18. annieander says Great minds think alike Lizzie. I posted about ZenPop just after you...I must have missed this post.
    Permalink posted 10/18/2007
  19. Lizziegreeneyes says *DURannie:* I am lagging so far behind - home computer last night - died on me - hope it's just mostly dead ;) Heading to yours right now - & YES - no doubt in my mind - GREAT MINDS my dear :)
    Permalink posted 10/18/2007
  20. FastRMacR says OMG - _this_ is the one behind the XTC posts?! Holy cow is this a GREAT place! Again, thanks Lizzie (UR one AMaZIN' gal)! :) :) :)
    Permalink posted 10/18/2007

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